Stories from Saturday, December 20, 2014

PLEASANTON -- Pleasanton's girls prevailed here Friday night, 40-30, over Uniontown as Sydney Dent scored 13 points and Abby Howell added 11 in a non-league contest between the Three Rivers League rivals. "Down 23-5 at the half, the girls dug deep and brought it back within 8," Uniontown head coach Dustin Miller said. "I am extremely pleased with the way we played the last two quarters. We have to learn to play like that for four in a row."...

CHANUTE -- A pair of long scoring runs spelled trouble for Fort Scott High's girls here Friday night as host Chanute pulled away for a 66-35 win in Southeast Kansas League play. The Blue Comets (1-0 SEK, 4-1 overall), who have no seniors on the roster, scored the last 14 points of the first quarter to take an 18-4 lead...

CHANUTE -- Fort Scott High School's boys will go into the break as one of the co-leaders in the Southeast Kansas League after beating Chanute, 48-39, here Friday night. The Tigers, 3-2 overall, are tied on top of the SEK with Independence (5-0) with 2-0 league records. The Bulldogs needed overtime to win at Pittsburg Friday night, 52-43...